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Subtract 60/10 from 7/30

1^st number: 7/30, 2^nd number: 6 0/10

7/30 - 60/10 is -173/30.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 30 and 10 is 30
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30
2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 1 = 30,
   7/30 = 7 × 1/30 × 1 = 7/30
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 3 = 30,
   60/10 = 60 × 3/10 × 3 = 180/30
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   7/30 - 180/30 = 7 - 180/30 = -173/30

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